Category Archives: Cheers

Your New ‘Hoppy’ Place

Keeping it fresh and local, Check Six Brewing Company will bring a new flavor to Southport

Wine from Down Under

May is Aussie Wine Month in Australia—and is there ever a lot to celebrate. Australia, once known primarily for its big “fruit bomb” wines or—dare I say it, the kangaroo with the yellow tail—has come a long way in the

The Best U.S. Craft Beers to Sip this Spring

The explosion of craft breweries across the United States has opened up a whole new world for brew lovers. North Carolina is enjoying the same growth with a total of 86 craft breweries across the state as of November 2013.

Wine for a Fine Beach

What: Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Wine Tasting and Silent Auction When: Saturday, April 26th • 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island Cost: $25/person; very limited tickets! Info: (910) 933-4325 There

Pot o’ Gold

The Irish celebration of St. Patrick began centuries ago as a feast in honor of the saint who brought Christianity to the Emerald Isle. It’s no wonder today the holiday is celebrated with copious fanfare; St. Patrick’s Day falls within

Tasting South Africa

We believe that the more we know about wine and its origins, the better service we can provide our customers at Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery in Southport.  That, and our love of travel, lead to our

Frothy Brews for a Frosty Season

I’ve long felt that winter in eastern North Carolina is a nearly unbearable season. No, we don’t have blizzards—but that’s half the problem for me. If it’s going to be cold and precipitating, it might as well snow. And once

Winter Libations

by Beau Walker Already? The holidays are here again and Southport is a surprisingly festive little town this time of year. We’ve had our first dusting of snow, unpacked our winter coats—and perhaps found that twenty dollar bill from last

No Dilemma

We all have our favorite wines to open for Thanksgiving dinner to share with family and friends.  There is no right or wrong choice if you are drinking what you like. However, there are some wines that, because of their

Autumn Cocktails

Lately I’ve been living with the windows wide open. I don’t mean that as some grand metaphor for living life to the fullest. Rather, who can resist the cool fall breeze? What’s especially lovely during this time of year is

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